ChurchPop: Blaise Pascal was one of the most important scholars of the 17th century. He was a great scientist, mathematician, and inventor, famous for many key breakthroughs. He was also a devoted Catholic and wrote what is considered to be one of … Continue reading
CNA: Sister Clare Crockett, an Irish religious sister, was among those who died in the massive Ecuador earthquake on Saturday. Her vocation is the story of a woman who left the party life for an “amazing” life in God. Full … Continue reading
CNA: Pope Francis has spoken frequently during his papacy on modern-day martyrs. On April 7, the Pope called martyrs “the lifeblood of the Church.” “It is the witness of our martyrs of today – so many! – chased out of their … Continue reading
UCANews: “We will protect the sanctity of Holy Prophet at every cost and will not sit idle if Asia Bibi Masih is freed,” Pakistan Sunni Tehreek said in a statement read out at all rally sites. “The whole nation will take … Continue reading
AsiaNews: Father Yang Jianwei, parish pastor of Anzhuang, Baoding diocese (Hebei), was found missing at a driving test venue since noon of April 15. His whereabouts and reason for missing are not known. More here.
Rorate Caeli: The Baptism of Duke Mieszko I is the most important event in the entire history of the Polish state and nation. I do not say it was, I say it is for the decision taken by our first historical … Continue reading
Rorate Caeli: “The entire Church will undergo a tremendous trial, to clean up the mass of rotten flesh that has infiltrated into Her ministers, in particular among the Orders of poverty: a moral trial, a spiritual trial. For the time indicated … Continue reading
ChurchPop: Though it’s not as well-known outside of South America, the Lord of Miracles (or Señor de los Milagros) image is a really big deal for Peruvian Catholics and inspires one of the largest religious processions in the world every year. … Continue reading
Monsignor Charles Pope: A short while back, we read from First Samuel at daily Mass and encountered an envious Saul. Upon David’s return from slaying Goliath, the women sing a song praising him. Saul should rejoice with all Israel but instead … Continue reading
California Catholic Daily: Yesterday (Thursday) my wife came home from work very excited and happy about a conversation she had with a couple of students at work. She has worked at Loyola Marymount for the last 15 years in the Alumni … Continue reading
The hermeneutic of continuity: Saint Charles Borromeo is one of my favourite saints. A great reformer in the true sense, he was austere in his personal life, but generous in his use of all the outward signs which would emphasise … Continue reading
The pictures of the inside of the basilica are breathtaking. I’ve been there. Sadly, today, it is more like a museum, a tourist attraction, however Masses are offered there daily. The architect, a Protestant, converted to the Faith, and he … Continue reading
Aleteia: Sometimes, yes, the supposed “bleeding host” will prove, upon examination, to be mere red bread mold. But sometimes, a “bleeding host” is put under the microscope and through the tests and it’s discovered to be human cardiac tissue. Read … Continue reading
Notice the word sacraments is in the plural. 1Peter5: Today on the plane press conference on the way back to Rome from Greece, Pope Francis was asked a very direct question about the exhortation*: More here.
California Catholic Daily: President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote address at Loyola Marymount University’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 7, LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, Ph.D., announced today. More here.
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